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Harvest of the Month Recipes

Harvest of the Month is a program designed to introduce students in Lake County to what is growing at nearby farms each month. Produce grown locally and in-season can be incorporated into family meals - a win for students, families, and farmers!

Enjoy these recipes featuring Harvest of the Month ingredients today:

January

Beets

Beet & Orange Salad 

February

Kale, Leafy Greens, or Citrus

Kale & White Bean Soup, Kale Salad with Persimmons, Rainbow Salad, Lentil & Spinach Soup with Lemon 

March

Lettuce or Salad Greens

 Pear Salad with Baby Greens & WalnutsTurnip Apple Salad

April

Radishes

 Radish Apple Salad

May

Peas

 Pea Pesto

June

Strawberries

 Strawberry Spinach Salad

July

Cucumbers

 Cucumber SaladGreek Salad

August

Cherry Tomatoes

 Tomato Soup, Tomato Sauce (fresh)

September

Melons or Slicer Tomatoes

 Cantaloupe Salsa, Tomato Sauce (fresh)Fresh Salsa

October

Sweet Peppers or Pears

 Pear Salad with Baby Greens & WalnutsPeppers with Mixed Greens,

November

Apples or Carrots

 Apple Turnip Salad, Glazed CarrotsChicken & Pear/Apple Salad

December

Winter Squash

 Penne with Roasted Butternut

Roasted Winter Vegetables